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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
12
The piece critiques a three day Senate filibuster over a tax equalization bill, noting it cost Georgia taxpayers about $2,000 and hindered passage of revenue measures. It argues the repeal should await a broader tax revision study for 1922. It also discusses themes of home production and self-sufficiency amid economic strain.
The Georgia house committee restores state aid to the farm extension bill to unlock federal funds for Smith Lever and related programs. Shutting down extension work would hurt farming education, save little money, and dampen rural progress. The section on the south shows improving purchases, lower indebtedness, and stronger payments, signaling better postwar conditions.
A collage of rural verse and humor from Georgia sources. The piece blends songs and snippets about small-town life, weather, and local charades, with serialized quips from editors and comic vignettes. It notes daily life in Georgia towns, reflections on local mores, and playful comments about fate, society, and work.
Editor Constitution notes a tour of inspection of the state farm with prison commissioner E L Rainey. The writer recalls a thorough, well supervised visit, praising cleanliness and officer conduct while questioning drastic changes since the prior visit. Dawson, Ga August 1, 1922.
An eight day remaining session sees a filibuster by tax equalization opponents. Debate over repealing the law risks reducing ad valorem revenue by millions while the finance plan stalls. Governor Hardwick’s reception marks a 145th Independence anniversary observation. Senators Snow and Jones earn praise for steadfast opposition to repeal.
A portrait of the Bowery at night depicts a weary man muttering and laughing, a mortuary chapel window glow, a young victim of a stabbing, and bustling late night activity. Shops stay open, doctors and dentists operate past midnight, and the street’s vitality coexists with danger and bargain hunting. The piece also follows the globe trotting cartoonist Webster and his bulldog Dan as they roam the world and return to New York.
The essay argues expression as life’s key force. It urges daily heartfelt effort, saying expression prevents rust in the soul and fuels growth. A handwritten, human touch in art and writing is valued over machine produced work, with emphasis on continual expression and purpose.
Printers face frequent ink related skin problems from harsh cleansing. Sea son oil benzoin alcohol formulas and tragacanth lotion with boric acid soothe dryness and chapping. Public health notes microbe risks from mineral oil and suggests wool fat protection and alternative cleaning mixtures.
A collage of 19th century items notes John HH James buying four mules for Georgia Western railway and a National hotel reopening under Mr Stubblefield with renovated rooms and fine dining. It also mentions city governance reforms, police lamp maintenance, a goat riding incident, and Justice BD Smith after a Ponce de Leon visit.
A historical remedy for ivy poisoning describes a topical formula to apply and an internal tincture plan. The dilutions include rhus toxicodendron tincture and sugar syrup to be taken after meals, increasing doses over a week, then tapering after ten days.
What the stars predict for education and health is outlined with a focus on favorable conferences and teaching methods. It notes extremely hot weather this month and claims Jupiter will boost those in demanding roles, while birthdays bring luck and success in personal and financial aspects.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph G Heard a prominent Atlanta clubwoman who died Sunday will be at H M Patterson and Son Chapel at 11 o clock Tuesday. Burial will be in West View cemetery. Survived by husband Dr Joseph G Heard Sr a son Dr Joseph G Heard Jr three sisters six brothers and a number of relatives from Alabama Mississippi and Ohio.
Cadet Sergeant James Monroe Dobbs of Atlanta leads the first platoon in training at Camp Jackson as he and other Georgia cadets join a competitive drill by selected company men. Also listed are J Fardee Johnson Jr of Cleveland George D Hodges Alden Bradley of Swainsboro.
Governor and Mrs. Thomas W. Hardwick will host a reception for the Georgia General Assembly at the Georgian Terrace hotel tonight from 3 to 11. The mansion’s dilapidated condition prompted moving the annual event to the hotel where the governor has resided for several months.
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